[China shifts Erskine off her chest, cradles him in her cupped hands. It's not a stretch; he's so terribly small. And she's so very, very careful, like he's the most precious book.]
But, Master Shudder. Are you sure you should take him when you're so...
[Angry.]
[But China's complying, really she is. She tilts her head a little, earnest, and extends her hands a little. Not all the way; Anton will have to come a little toward her.]
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[China shifts Erskine off her chest, cradles him in her cupped hands. It's not a stretch; he's so terribly small. And she's so very, very careful, like he's the most precious book.]
But, Master Shudder. Are you sure you should take him when you're so...
[Angry.]
[But China's complying, really she is. She tilts her head a little, earnest, and extends her hands a little. Not all the way; Anton will have to come a little toward her.]